Unexpected Visitor

The Target Center court, seeing the Timberwolves give up on the game, some fans began to leave.

In the TNT broadcast booth.

"This Eastern Kid seems to have a special fondness for breaking records! Kenny, do you think he can break Chamberlain's single-game record of 55 rebounds if he keeps playing like this?"

"Whether he breaks Chamberlain's record or not, I don't know, but his own record of 32 assists might be broken by himself again. He already has 30 assists."

Kenny Smith's words made Barkley pause slightly, then he also laughed.

When there was one minute left in the game, Li Chen finally came off the court, having finally grabbed 56 rebounds.

"Congratulations to Chen for finally getting 56 rebounds," Barkley teased.

Smith also nodded with a smile, then said, "Although this kind of stat-padding is unacceptable, we can't ignore Chen's rebounding ability."

Barkley also nodded.

The Clippers' away game against the Timberwolves ended with a score of 101 to 90 in favor of the Clippers.

In this game, Wolf King Garnett had 25 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1 block. Garnett's performance was normal, but the other Timberwolves players' performances were unacceptable.

On the Clippers' side, Elton Brand and the other starters all scored in double digits, but their shooting percentages were frighteningly low.

Wang Zhizhi, who came on during garbage time, had a shooting percentage of around 50%.

In this game, Li Chen had 22 points, 33 assists, 56 rebounds, and 3 steals.

He shot 4 of 6 from three-point range and 5 of 12 from two-point range.

Unsurprisingly, Li Chen was once again selected as the Most Valuable Player of the game.

He received the Rebounding Monster skill.

At the same time, he broke two more records.

This time, Li Chen did not attend the post-game press conference.

He knew that those unscrupulous reporters would definitely ask unpleasant questions, such as calling him a stat-padder.

He didn't want to either! But there was no other way.

At the same time, he used the excuse of needing to use the restroom to return to his five-star hotel.

Back at the hotel, he checked his player panel.

[Name: Li Chen]
[Team: Los Angeles Clippers (Active Player)]
[Position: Shooting Guard, Point Guard]
[Height: 199.8cm]
[Weight: 90.3kg]
[Wingspan: 210cm]
[Age: 21]
[Skills: Tenacity (Passive Talent Skill)]
[Open Three-Pointer A-rank]
[Passing D-rank]
[Miracle Shot D-rank]
[Foul Baiting D-rank]
[Rebounding Monster D-rank]

He also looked at his attributes.

[Shooting Ability: 74]
[Dribbling Ability: 51]
[Passing Ability: 69]
[Rebounding Ability: 65]
[Defense Ability: 70]
[Speed Ability: 79]
[Strength Ability: 75]
[Intelligence: 86]
[Physical Fitness: 99]
[Rating: 79]

Seeing Li Chen's lips curl up slightly, his shooting ability increased by 9 points, and his rating increased again. He could now be considered to have achieved some success.

However, he couldn't get complacent; comrades still needed to continue working hard.

At the same time, he opened the item shop and bought a Functional Drink to replenish his stamina.

But when he opened the functional store, he noticed the icon behind the functional drink was lit up, which surprised him.

He himself had broken a record, so why did the icon suddenly light up?

After some thought, Li Chen realized it was probably because breaking his own record counted as a legendary point.

This was truly an unexpected surprise.

He immediately couldn't wait to click and purchase the "Unrivaled" skill.

After purchasing "Unrivaled," a more detailed skill description appeared before Li Chen.

[Skill: Unrivaled (Passive)]
[Level: S+]
[Category: Breakthrough Skill]
[Description: Grants the host powerful first-step explosiveness. Tip: Each skill trigger will consume more stamina.]

He frowned slightly at the tip, but then thought it made sense.

At this moment, Li Chen grinned mischievously. He really wanted to see Kobe's dumbfounded expression; that would be hilarious.

He then looked expectantly at the third icon in the functional store.

It was a man wearing the number one jersey of the Magic team, Tracy McGrady.

This was a killer move for dry-pull jump shots that would attract fans!

However, upon seeing that it required ten legendary points, the burning passion in Li Chen's heart was doused by a basin of cold water, and his hopes immediately vanished.

The reporters covering the Timberwolves today were all quite displeased because Garnett, who had been faking an injury, didn't show up, leaving them disappointed.

Next door, Alvin Gentry of the Clippers was beaming with pride because they had won five consecutive games.

Alvin Gentry's eloquent speech stood in stark contrast to Flip Saunders' silence.

The following afternoon.

James Harden brought a special person with him.

She was a slightly overweight Black woman who bore some resemblance to James Harden.

At this point, the woman spoke, greeting him, "Hello, Li... Mr. Chen."

She stumbled a bit when saying Li Chen's name.

She then apologized, "Sir, I'm sorry, your name is really difficult to pronounce."

Li Chen smiled. He had already guessed that this lady was likely James Harden's mother.

But he didn't know why she had come to find him.

Could it be about James Harden coming home too late?

As Li Chen's thoughts wandered, the woman introduced herself:

"Sir, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Monja, Monja Willis, James Harden's mother. I'm here to bother you today because I have a request."

A request? Li Chen was somewhat surprised but gestured for her to continue.

Monja Willis then explained her request.

Li Chen was taken aback. He never expected Ms. Monja Willis to ask him to train James Harden, which left him speechless.

He himself was just a novice, still trying to make a name for himself. How could he possibly qualify to teach others?

"I'm sorry, Ms. Monja Willis, I'm just a rookie. I don't have the ability to teach James Harden how to practice," Li Chen said truthfully.

Monja Willis didn't care whether he was a rookie or not. She had seen Li Chen defeat the Timberwolves, a team with superstars.

Furthermore, she had heard everything James Harden had said about this Eastern man's actions, and she knew this Eastern man was a good person.

This was a chance for James Harden, and she wouldn't hesitate to beg on her knees if necessary.

In the end, Li Chen reluctantly agreed to Ms. Monja Willis's request.

After watching the mother and son leave, Li Chen's lips curved slightly. Interesting. He already had a perfect plan in mind.

However, this was contingent on him having enough money.

Therefore, he absolutely had to secure the lifetime endorsement deal with Sketchers.

About an hour later, DeMar DeRozan also brought his mother.

Li Chen wondered if these two mothers had coordinated their visits.

Of course, Li Chen wouldn't play favorites, so...

Meanwhile, the sports television channel invited Reggie Miller of the Pacers.

The host then asked, "Mr. Miller, what are your thoughts on Li Chen, the Eastern player for the Clippers?"

"He's said to be a good young man," Reggie Miller replied with a perfunctory compliment.

The host's lips curled slightly. He was about to reveal his true intentions.